2009 Honda Accord vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster

To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 359 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.

Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Accord 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
Make Honda Plymouth
Model Accord Trail Duster
Year Released 2009 1976
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2354 cc 6555 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 190 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 393 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1461 kg 1820 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2700 mm


 

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